The Thunder Drumming Troupe
Taiko Masala has thrilled audiences throughout the US with performances of Japan's traditional drumming - Taiko.
Founded by Master drummer Hiro Kurashima, Taiko Masala performes at concerts, festivals, museums and schools, in addition to its active teaching schedule.
By combining the training and discipline of Japanese martial arts with the precision and power of complex drumming, Taiko Masala brings visually stanning and breathless excitement to their performances.
Their arsenal of instruments, all hand made by the ensemble, range from small eight-inch hand-held drums, to five foot barrel drums, and features the giant 250 pound O-daiko.
Japanese instruments including Shakuhachi, Fue, Koto, and dancing add richness and color to their programs.
Founder: Hiro Kurashima
Taiko Masala was formed in 2001 under the leadership and instruction of Suwa-style Master Drummer and Founder of the New York Suwa Taiko Association, Hiro Kurashima. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Taiko Masala strives to carry on the tradition of Grand Master Daihachi Oguchi. Grand Master Oguchi developed and introduced Suwa-style ensemble taiko drumming first to Japanese audiences in the 1950s and then to audiences around the world until his untimely death seven years ago. Grand Master Oguchi’s goal was, and the intention of Taiko Masala and all the other Suwa Taiko Association teams in the New York Metropolitan area is, to spread the joy of taiko to as many people as possible. Taiko Masala drummers—men and women of different ages, with different cultural, religious and music backgrounds; from different walks of life, for a wide range of personal reasons--come together with the intention to play well and share the joy of both traditional and contemporary taiko music with everyone.
Members
EVENT
2023
january 29 japan society new year program
at Japan Society Ticketing and schedules is TBA
April 22 Brooklyn botanic garden cherry blossom festival
for ticketing and schedules @ http://www.bbg.org
May 25 Asian Pacific islander month Sunnyside queens
Free event 46th Street & Queens Boulevard 5:30 pm
June 3 Taiko Masala Dojo block party
Free concert at Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn ( South West side of Brooklyn Prospect park )
for more info, please contact at taikomasaladojo@gmail.com
July 29 Widow Jane Mine concert
3 pm For ticketing and direction @ http://www.centurysociety.org
Oct. 1 Fun fest japan in corlears hook park, nyc
12 noon - 4 pm Free event ( Taiko at 2 pm ) Music, Martial Arts and Japanese folk dance
2024
January 28 Japan Society’s Lunar new year
For ticketing and more information: japansociety.org
april 27 12 pm brooklyn botanic garden weekends in bloom
for ticketing and more information: bbg.org
MAY 2 5 PM NYC COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
ASIAN PACIFIC-ISLANDER MONTH ANTI-HATE https://sites.google.com/view/citytech-ccsd/home/culminating-celebration
may 10 1 pm earth day at wtc
Free out door concert at World Trade Center Plaza
May 11 1-3 pm japan parade on central park west
for more info: japanparadenyc.org
may 22 2 pm Laguardia community college
Asian American Heritage Month
May 22 7 pm edison ballroom caipa gala
July 27 widow jane mine concert
for ticketing and direction: centuryhouse.org
video crip from our past performances
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4dYpA0cjts
TAIKO RENTAL
For your events and performances, we have the largest selection of Taiko drums in New York area. From 14 inch Shime-Daiko to 60 inch O-okedo-Daiko,including gongs and conchs, we have everything you need for your performance.
We take great pride in being part of the city’s rich and diverse music community.
Get a quote ; info@taikomasala.com
Booking
and
workshop
Group lesson, drum provided, all levels.
Our professional instructor will visit your town, school, or event.
For our regular Saturday class, please visit CLASSES.
Space Rental
Our large 20 feet X 45 feet rehearsal space is for rent hourly or daily bases.
We are located on Kent Avenue, in the heart of South Williamsburg nearby Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Nearest train stations; G to Flushing or Classon
Bus lines: B62, B54
TAIKO MASALA DOJO
JOIN TAIKO MASALA DOJO AND PERFORM WITH US IN FESTIVALS, MUSEUMS AND CONCERT HALLS.
SATURDAY TAIKO CLASS
now open weekly
11 AM - 2 PM BASIC/INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
FEE: 1 HR $34/ 2 HRS $60/ 3 HRS $82
FOUR CLASS PACKAGE: 1 HR class $122/ 2 HRS class $216/ 3 HRS class $288
since 2001
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY !
BECOME A TMD MEMBER TODAY. YOU WILL ENJOY GROUP LESSON LED BY OUR INSTRUCTOR FROM A TO Z.
AND JOIN TO PERFORM TAIKO AT ONE OF THE BIGGEST FESTIVALS IN THE CITY YEAR AROUND.
SUWA STYLE AND MASALA TAIKO DRUMMING. GROUP LESSON. DRUM PROVIDED. LICENSED INSTRUCTOR.
DURING THE PANDEMIC, WE SET AND PRACTICE ALL POSSIBLE HEALTH GUIDELINES TO PREVENT FROM INFECTION AND SPREAD. ALL TIME WEARING MASK AND DISTANCING ARE REQUESTED FOR ALL MEMBERS AND VISITORS OF THIS DOJO. WE KINDLY ASK ALL MEMBERS AND VISITORS TO MAKE A RESERVATION OR AN APPOINTMENT TO ENTER THE DOJO. NO WALK-IN IS WELCOMED. YOUR SAFETY IS OUR GOAL. THANK YOU.
TAIKO MASALA BROOKLYN DOJO IS LOCATED 781 KENT AVENUE BROOKLYN,NY 11205
MTA G TRAIN AT FLUSHING AVENUE OR CLASSON AVENUE
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY !
For booking and media inquiries, please contact
taikomasaladojo@gmail.com